| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the barrier efficacy and cognitive evaluation theory with regard to predicting exercise attendance. Participants consisted of 189 undergraduates attending not-for-credit fitness classes at a regional comprehensive university in the Midwest. A revised 17-item version of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory was used to assess exercise enjoyment and the three components of self-determination theory (competence, autonomy, and relatedness). A modified version of the Self-Efficacy Scale was used to assess self-efficacy. Attendance was significantly correlated with competency and self-efficacy. Regression results revealed that class, relatedness, and competence accounted for a significant amount of variance in attendance. Future research should examine the effects of competence-enhancing strategies on exercise adherence. |
